From: "John H. Doffing" Subject: PROD: Virtual Technologies, Inc - CyberGrasp Specifications Date: October 8, 1997 CyberGrasp (TM) Haptic Feedback Interface The CyberGrasp haptic feedback interface represents a revolution in human-computer-interface technology by enabling CyberGlove (R) users to actually 'touch' computer-generated objects and experience realistic force feedback via the most natural interface possible - the human hand. CyberGrasp is a lightweight, unencumbering force-reflecting exoskeleton that fits over a CyberGlove and adds resistive force feedback to each finger. With the CyberGrasp system, grasp-resisting forces can be programmed to prevent the user's fingers from penetrating or crushing a virtual object. The grasp forces are exerted via a network of tendons that are routed to the fingertips via an exoskeleton. The tendon sheaths are specifically designed for low compressibility and low friction. The actuators are high-quality DC motors located in a small enclosure on the desktop. There are five actuators, one for each finger. The device exerts grasp forces that are roughly perpendicular to the fingertips throughout the range of motion, and forces can be specified individually. The CyberGrasp system allows full range-of-motion of the hand and does not obstruct the wearer's movements. The device is fully adjustable and designed to fit a wide variety of hands. Technical Specifications Maximum Continuous Force: 12 N per finger Force resolution: 12-bit resolution. Weight (minus CyberGlove): 350g Workspace: 1 meter radius hemisphere. Host Interface: RS-232 and Ethernet are supported Requirements A 22-sensor CyberGlove is required to use CyberGrasp. Existing 18-sensor gloves can be retrofitted by Virtual Technologies. A 6 DOF position sensor. Currently supported systems are: Ascension Flock of Birds (TM) Polhemus Fastrak(R) and Isotrak II (R) Introductory Pricing CyberGrasp Option ----------------------- 5-finger CyberGrasp Assembly Force-Control Unit (FCU) Control and Demonstration Software No CyberGlove Supplied $29,000 CyberGrasp w/CyberGlove ------------------------ 5-finger CyberGrasp Assembly Force-Control Unit (FCU) Control and Demonstration Software 22-Sensor CyberGlove Supplied (list price: $14,800) $39,000 =================================================================== John H. Doffing Virtual Technologies, Inc. Director, Sales and Marketing 2175 Park Boulevard Tel 650.321.4900 Fax 650.321.4912 Palo Alto, CA 94306 doffing@virtex.com http://www.virtex.com =================================================================== [MODERATOR'S NOTE: Commercial postings are offered on this newsgroup as a public service. Their appearance here does not indicate endorsement by the moderators or by the USENET or its administrators.]